The student in a college who “crams” in order to stand at the head of his class, and neglects his health and stunts his development by working for high marks, may do himself much damage; but all that he proves is that the abuse of study is wrong.
Roosevelt discusses the dangers of overemphasizing academic success at the expense of health.
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